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Festival Paella Catering for Kingston upon Thames events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Kingston upon Thames and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Kingston upon Thames events
Festival paella catering in Kingston upon Thames, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and sports club events.
Street parties and school fairs in Kingston upon Thames are a great fit for a paella stall, once permissions are sorted. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Kingston upon Thames have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Kingston upon Thames?
Crew love a hot meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Music and food festivals
If your event is in Canbury Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Towns and villages near Kingston upon Thames
Also in Kingston upon Thames
Fairs, fêtes and events in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. For festival paella catering in Kingston upon Thames, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Kingston upon Thames. Kingston upon Thames is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from Kingston upon Thames to London (11 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Luke, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Kingston station is in Kingston upon Thames itself.
We cover events in every part of the KT2, KT1 and TW10 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Kingston upon Thames on the B3365, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Tiffin School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kingston Grammar School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Grey Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Kingston upon Thames is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Kingston upon Thames
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Questions from Kingston upon Thames
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Kingston upon Thames?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook in Canbury Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Kingston upon Thames hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Kingston upon Thames and the whole of Greater London
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff